Russia disputes Zelensky, claims Vinnytsia strike was military target

Russian officials claimed the strike targeted Ukrainian forces who were discussing the transfer of the next batch of weapons.

's statements about this week's devastating attack on Vinnytsia, which killed at least 23 people and wounded more than 100 others, justifying the strike by pointing to military targets in the city.

The ministry claims that"at the meeting, they discussed the transfer to the Ukrainian military of the next batch of aircraft, weapons of destruction and the organization of the repair of the Ukrainian aviation fleet," according to an English translation.

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